OBITUARIES

Recent obituaries in Hamilton City, Butler County, Ohio


The obituaries in the BUTLER COUNTY Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity OF HAMILTON CITY'S history and identity.

Joshua L. Spivey

Joshua L. Spivey

Apr 25, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Joshua Leck Spivey, age 33. He was born December 19,1991 in Hamilton, Ohio to Greg "Doodle" Spivey and Sheila Trent Stevens. He went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2025.

Josh is survived by his parents Greg "Doodle" Spivey(Toni) and Sheila...

Florence L. Vail

Florence L. Vail

Apr 25, 2025

Florence Loretta Vail, age 94 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. Florence was born in Gardenville, New York on May 24, 1930 to Stanley Motyka and Mary (Baker) Motyka. She married John C. Vail in Buffalo, New York in 1953. Over the years, Florence was employed at Baldwin Lima, Ohio Unemployment Office, West Side Ford and...

Bob Blackburn

Bob Blackburn

Apr 24, 2025

Bob Blackburn, age 82 of Oxford, Ohio, passed away on April 24, 2025, at Fort Hamilton Hospital. He was born Robert Leon Blackburn, June 6, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Paul Jones Blackburn and Lois Oldham. On March 16, 1995, he married Melissa Chappars on the 50th anniversary of Melissa’s parents. They were married on the boat...

Phyllis M. Hampton

Phyllis M. Hampton

Apr 20, 2025

Phyllis M. Hampton, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Phyllis was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 11, 1943, to Clifford Bunger and Blanche Bunger. Her greatest joy in life was her family, and she was a proud mother from sun up to sun down her whole life.

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Mildred E. Smola

Mildred E. Smola

Apr 16, 2025

Mildred E. Smola, age 96 of Hamilton, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, passed away at Woodlands of Hamilton on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 9, 1928 the daughter of Max and Minnie (Peterson) Roth. Mildred was a member of St. Symphorosa Catholic Church, Chicago, Illinois.

Mildred began everyday praying the Rosary...

Steven M. Eikelberger

Steven M. Eikelberger

Apr 16, 2025

Steven M. Eikelberger, age 68 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 18, 1957 to Charles and Florence (Jones) Eikelberger.  Steven was employed as a maintenance supervisor for Fath Property Management for more than thirty years. He served in the United States Army from 1975...

Junior Leevon Brackett

Junior Leevon Brackett

Apr 16, 2025

Junior Leevon Brackett, age 81 of Camden, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Junior was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 7, 1944 to the late Neal Leevon Brackett and Mattie (Murray) Brackett. Junior retired from Air Products Inc. after over 30 years of service.

On June 15, 1963, he married...

Connie Y. Sadik

Connie Y. Sadik

Apr 15, 2025

Connie Yvonne Sadik, Age 63, of Liberty Twp., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Mercy Hospital. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 29, 1961 the daughter of Harrison "Harry" Jarvis and Ruby Geraldine Jarvis. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband Dr. Sameh Sadik, her one sister Pamela...

Robert L. Boyer

Robert L. Boyer

Apr 12, 2025

Robert L. Boyer, age 69 of Farmersville, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Robert was born in Farmersville, Ohio on July 21, 1955 to Herbert Boyer and Donna Pummel. He graduated from Valley View High School, and in 1977 he began working at GM Delphi, where he retired in 2006. Robert enjoyed playing computer games, crossword puzzles, and...

Jackie Abner

Jackie Abner

Apr 12, 2025

Jackie Abner, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Jack was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 29, 1943 to Raymond Abner and Agnes (Messer) Abner. On May 15, 1964, he married the love of his life, Maureen Dorothy Walsh, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Hamilton, OH. Jack graduated from Garfield High School in...

Russell "Rusty" E. Rawlings

Russell "Rusty" E. Rawlings

Apr 10, 2025

Russell “Rusty” E. Rawlings, age 87 of Fairfield, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Rusty was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 28, 1937, to James Rawlings and Frances (Moore) Rawlings. Rusty will always be remembered for his easy-going attitude and his sense of humor. A gifted athlete, Rusty first made his mark playing baseball at Hamilton High...

Alice Charlene Demonge

Alice Charlene Demonge

Apr 9, 2025

Alice Charlene Demonge, age 60 of Hamilton, passed away of natural causes due to cancer on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Charlene died very peacefully, listening to Led Zeppelin while surrounded by family and friends. She was born at the Oakland Naval Hospital in Oakland, California on May 17, 1964 to Al “Buzz” Chafin Jr. and Donna (McWhorter) Chafin, but...

Sammy Hopkins

Sammy Hopkins

Apr 7, 2025

Sammy Hopkins, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, April 7, 2025. Sammy was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 16, 1949 to Ernie Hopkins and Eula (Clark) Hopkins.  Sammy married his wife, Belva, on July 2, 1971. Sammy graciously served our country in the Army during the Vietnam War. He belonged to Eagles...

John R. Fraser

John R. Fraser

Apr 6, 2025

John Robert Fraser passed away on April 6th, 2025 after a short illness. He was 60 years old. John was born in Warren, Ohio and lived most of his life in Hamilton and Cincinnati, Ohio.

John graduated from Ross High School, Xavier University and Miami University with a Masters Degree in Business Administration. He was employed by...

Dennis Dale Leedke Sr.

Dennis Dale Leedke Sr.

Apr 6, 2025

Dennis Dale Leedke Sr., passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at the age of 65. Dennis bowled in the junior leagues when he was growing up. He also enjoyed camping and later helped his son with go cart racing.

Dennis preceded in death by his parents, Kennard (Kenny) and (Vivian) Marie Leedke. Dennis is survived by...

Betty Sue Newton

Betty Sue Newton

Apr 6, 2025

Betty Sue Newton, age 68 of Hamilton, passed away at Jewish Hospital on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Betty was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 21, 1957, to Lawrence Hammock and Wilma Irene (Lawson) Price. On February 20, 1999, in Hamilton, she married David Newton. Betty loved her Pastor and her church family and enjoyed doing the Lord’s work....

Carol R. Hoffman

Carol R. Hoffman

Apr 5, 2025

Carol R. Hoffman, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Saturday, April 5, 2025. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 7, 1944 the daughter of Frank and Nellie Mae (Hall) Broering.

Carol is survived by six children, Kimberly (Doug) Reed, David (Barbara) Hoffman, Jeffrey Hoffman, Susan (Steve) Baas, Michael (Mary Jo) Hoffman,...

David E. Smith

David E. Smith

Apr 2, 2025

David E. Smith, age 70 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. David was born in Middletown, Ohio on February 27, 1955 to the late Joe Smith and Margaret (Scragg) Howard. David grew up in Hamilton and graduated from Garfield High School, class of 1972. David had a passion for anything on wheels, two or four. He...

Dave Hudson

Dave Hudson

Apr 2, 2025

Charles “Dave” David Hudson II, age 55 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Dave was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 23, 1970 to David and Jerri Hudson, nee Lynam. He was a self-employed painter for many years and an auto mechanic for Jackson’s Auto Care, LLC. Dave loved spending time with his family, friends and...

Phyllis C. Davidson

Phyllis C. Davidson

Mar 31, 2025

Phyllis C. Davidson, age 70 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025. Phyllis was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 5, 1954 to the late Phil and Melvia Jean (Kidd) Davidson. Phyllis graduated from New Miami High School and attended Southwestern College of Business. She was a sandwich-maker extraordinaire at Couch’s Market and previous served the Butler...

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